The Ornament of the World

How Muslims, Jews and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain

von Maria Rosa Menocal

Paperback, 352 Seiten

Sprache: English

Am 24. April 2003 von Back Bay Books veröffentlicht.

ISBN:: 978-0-316-16871-7

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A brilliant and fascinating portrait of medieval Spain explores the golden age when Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived together in an atmosphere of tolerance. of photos. 3 maps.

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Strongthany hat The ornament of the world von Maria Rosa Menocal besprochen

Review of The Ornament of the World

5 Sterne

A fantastic read with lots of great details. At times I wish they had gone into more detail or given even more context, but that's mostly from the hunger I have for historical information. Highly recommend.

Themen

European history: c 500 to c 1500
Interfaith relations
c 1000 CE to c 1500
Medieval World History (Circa 450 - Circa 1450)
History
History - General History
History: World
Europe - Spain & Portugal
Western Europe - General
History / Medieval
Medieval
Christians
Muslims
Spain
Toleration